Peyton Marie Jemison, the daughter of Kathy and Jim Jemison, is a student at Faith Academy. Her school honors and awards include Top 10 in her class, National Honor Society, Honor Roll, Star Student in French and English, Student Government Association Vice President (11th grade), Homeroom Vice President (10th, 11th grades), second place in FCC Cheerleading Nationals, Homecoming Court, Powderpuff Captain, President of the Junior League of Faith Academy, Charter Member of Debate Team, Junior Miss Ram and Miss Confidentiality.

She has volunteered with Camp Smile, Providence Hospital, the Boys & Girls Club, the Ronald McDonald House and with the Dayspring Baptist Homeless Ministry. She was a Mobile County Distinguished Young Woman Little Sister. She has also served with the Mobile Carnival Museum as a docent for special events; with the Teen Board Community Movie Night, at the Baptist Children's Home, with the Port City Dive Team and at Wheelchair Wipeout.

She was the West Mobile Swim Club's Diver of the Year and is also an avid horseback rider.

She plans to attend Auburn University to pursue a career in aeronautical engineering, with a minor in political science.